Denver-based Mary’s Medicinals has entered yet another state, bringing its line of cannabis-infused patches, topicals and capsules to Oregon. The company has teamed up with Oregrown, which describes itself as a "farm-to-cable cannabis company," to distribute its...
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Fourth New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in October
More than five years after New Jersey legalized medical marijuana, the state’s fourth dispensary is finally ready to launch.
Snoop Dogg, media entrepreneur launching marijuana business
Cannabis business owners will have another way to reach potential customers beginning next month, courtesy of rapper Snoop Dogg and media entrepreneur Ted Chung. The two have teamed up to launch a website called Merry Jane, which will focus on providing content for...
Guest Column: Preparing for Recreational Marijuana Sales in Oregon
By Matt Walstatter
October is rapidly approaching.
When the first of the month arrives, Oregon medical marijuana dispensaries will be allowed to sell limited amounts of cannabis to anyone over 21.
As you might imagine, local growers and retailers are gearing up for this historic moment – and trying to tackle numerous challenges involved with the transition.
Canadian Election Could Usher in Big Changes for Cannabis Industry
Canada's medical cannabis industry could undergo a big shift if the controlling Conservative Party loses power in the upcoming fall election. Some observers say a changing of the guard to either the Liberal Party of Canada or the New Democratic Party (NDP) would...
Detroit Crafting Proposed Regulations on Dispensaries
Detroit officials are finalizing a draft of proposed regulations on the city’s dispensaries, which continue to pop up like dandelions even though they are technically illegal under state law. Councilman James Tate said he’s putting final touches on an ordinance to...
First Maryland County Adopts MMJ Rules
Maryland cannabis entrepreneurs scored a victory this week after the Baltimore County Council adopted zoning regulations that are much more favorable for medical marijuana businesses than the initial draft of proposed rules. The council voted to pass zoning laws that...
Guest Column: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Cannabis Branding, Advertising in Maturing Markets
By Micah Johnson
When the novelty of cannabis wears off in a new market, marijuana companies must look for novel ways to tap into the lifestyle-driven marijuana culture. Doing that effectively requires maintaining a noticeable presence where cannabis users do their “thing.”
Tax Issues Surrounding California MMJ Delivery Fees Crop Up
Medical marijuana delivery services in California – and the dispensaries that use them to transport cannabis to patients – may face a challenge on the tax front if they're not careful. In some cases, MMJ delivery fees are taxable, Jerome E. Horton, chairman of the...
Ralph Nader to Keynote Marijuana Business Conference & Expo
Ralph Nader, a former presidential candidate who has pushed for the legalization of medical cannabis and industrial hemp, the regulation of marijuana and an end to the war on drugs, will serve as the keynote speaker of the 4th Annual Marijuana Business Conference...
4th Annual Marijuana Consumer Survey Underway
Marijuana Business Daily has launched its annual survey of patients and cannabis consumers to gather key market data that will be used to help dispensaries, retail stores, infused products makers and growers understand the wants and needs of customers. Patients and...
Ohio Marijuana Legalization Effort Faces Major Headwinds Despite Recent Momentum
By Tony C. Dreibus A proposal to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in Ohio seems to be a shoo-in for the fall ballot, with organizers raising more than $36 million and gathering nearly double the number of signatures needed to put the measure in front of...






